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Author Biggs, Charlotte, 1763?-1827
Editor Gifford, John, 1758-1818
Title A Residence in France During the Years 1792, 1793, 1794 and 1795, Part III., 1794
Described in a Series of Letters from an English Lady: with General and Incidental Remarks on the French Character and Manners
Note Reading ease score: 44.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Mary Munarin and David Widger
Summary "A Residence in France During the Years 1792, 1793, 1794 and 1795" by an anonymous English lady is a historical account written in the late 18th century. This work comprises a series of letters that provide a vivid and personal perspective on the tumultuous events of the French Revolution, reflecting on both the socio-political upheaval of the time and the French character and manners as perceived by an outsider. The opening of this work sees the narrator grappling with the overwhelming complexities and absurdities of the French Revolution, expressing incredulity over the radical changes that have swept through the nation, including the adoption of a new republican calendar and a complete dismantling of religious practices. Through her letters, she introduces figures such as Dumont, a local representative who embodies the contradictions of revolutionary leadership, characterized by a despotic lifestyle yet professing republican ideals. The narrator observes the impact of the revolution on daily life and society, illustrating a landscape rife with suspicion, oppression, and absurdity, emphasizing the turmoil that defines the era. Her reflections offer a fascinating glimpse into the mind of an English woman witnessing the radical transformation of France from a distance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Subject France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799
Subject France -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
Subject Biggs, Charlotte, approximately 1763-1827 -- Correspondence
Subject France -- Social life and customs -- 1789-1815
Category Text
EBook-No. 11994
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 26, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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